FAMILY BYE

hak attack

Gladiator

Emotional Joe Thompson opens up on returning to pitch after beating cancer twice

“We deservedly won the League One title last season. However, we have not managed to carry on that momentum into this season and, after careful consideration over a period of time, I feel that we need to act now in the best long term interests of the club.

“We thank Gary for all the hard work he has put in and wish him all the best for the future.

“We need to identify a new manager who can have an immediate impact and deliver success in the long term.”

Caldwell is a former player for Wigan and fans are sad to see him go

Reuters

Even Wigan striker Will Grigg could not be on fire enough to save Caldwell

Caldwell was appointed manager in April 2015 after signing as a player for the club in January 2010 and was the youngest boss in English football.

He played 111 times for Latics, captaining the side to two survivals in the Barclays Premier League, and was club captain for the FA Cup victory in 2013.